David J. "Babe" Tamanini, age 91 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the NJ Veterans Memorial Home, Vineland.

David  was born in Vineland to the late David J. and Anna (Perri) Tamanini.  He was a lifelong resident of Vineland and attended Vineland public schools.  Babe was an honorable US Navy Veteran of WWII.  Prior to his retirement, Babe worked as a driver for Shoemaker Dairies of Bridgeton and later as UPS driver for over 16 years.  He was a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Sacred Heart Church of Vineland.  Babe loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, clamming, crabbing and fishing.  He also loved to garden and care for his fig trees.  Though most of all he cherished the time he shared with his family and friends.

David is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Theresa (Greico) Tamanini of Vineland.  His daughter Kathleen Drastal of Vineland and his son David M. Tamanini and wife Marian of Buena Vista Twp.  He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren; Kimberly Mulligan and husband Mark of Mays Landing, Tricia DeMaio and husband Pete of Havertown, PA, Nina Capoferri and husband Adam of Vineland, Dana MacFarland and husband Ryan of Mullica Hill, NJ, Christa Tamanini of Wilmington, DE and Liane Drastal and Lou Cangelosi of Cleveland, OH.  Along with 13 great-grandchildren; Molly, Peter, Nicola, Alyssa, Alli, Jenna, Gianna, Maria, Bianca, Vincenzo, Gabriella, Gia and Maddalena, his sister-in-law, Florence Horneff of Vineland and several nieces and nephews.

David was predeceased by his 2 sisters; Delores Bassetti and Margie Ruggeri and by his brother Richard Tamanini.

A Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Saturday, July 1st at 11:00 am at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Isidore the Farmer Church, 1655 Magnolia Rd. Vineland.  Family and friends may gather from 9:30 - 11:00 am at the Church.  Interment will be private.

Donations in memory of Babe may be made to: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 or to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, myasthenia.org, or to the M.S. Association, 375 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to share condolences with the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.